White Heath Native ericoides1

SOURCE: https://www.flickr.com/photos/seabird7/8572633095

1. Shrub, tree, , or grass: Plant2 2. Perennial or annual: Perennial3 3. Plant Height: Maximum 3 ft4 4. Bloom period: August to October5 5. Pollinators they attract: Butterflies, bees6 and hummingbirds7 6. Edible to Humans: Yes8 7. Classification on endangered species list: Endangered in Tennessee9 8. Harbouring pests: Aphids, Tarsonemid mites, slugs, snails, and nematodes1 0 9. Soil type requirements: Clay or sand loam soil1 1 10. Soil pH requirements: N/A 11. hardiness zone: 3 to 101 2 12. Wet/dry requirements: Average to dry1 3 13. Watering: Occasionally water1 4 14. Shade/Sun Requirements: Full sun1 5 15. Precautions: Powdery mildew, leaf spot, and rust1 6 16. Companions: N/A 17. Additional Info: Drought tolerant, mildew resistant1 7

1 (TFofWFG, 2019) 2 (TFofWFG, 2019) 3 (TFofWFG, 2019) 4 (TFofWFG, 2019) 5 (MinnesotaWildflowers, 2019) 6 (Plant Finder, 2019) 7 (TMA, 2019) 8 (GKH, 2019) 9 (USDA, 2019) 10 (OFA, 2019) 11 (MinnesotaWildflowers, 2019) 12 (Plant Finder, 2019) 13 (TFofWFG, 2019) 14 (Plant Finder, 2019) 15 (TFofWFG, 2019) Prepared by Kylee Smith for 16 (OFA, 2019) 20 Valley Harvest Farms: 17 (Plant Finder, 2019) 20valleyharvest.com / Works Cited

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